European drought dries up rivers, kills fish, shrivels crops
By SYLVIE CORBET and NICOLAS GARRIGA Associated Press LUX, France (AP) — Once, a river ran through it. Now, white dust and thousands of dead fish…
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Ukrainian nuclear plant facing ‘grave hour,’ UN watchdog says
By Richard Roth and Jonny Hallam, CNN The “alarming” situation at a Russian-occupied nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukraine had…
Continue ReadingHong Kong suffers biggest ever population drop as exodus accelerates
By Jessie Yeung and Kathleen Magramo, CNN Hong Kong has recorded its sharpest annual drop in population, with experts blaming the decline on strict…
Continue Reading Latvia, Estonia leave China-backed East Europe forum
BEIJING (AP) — Latvia and Estonia say they have left a Chinese-backed forum aimed at boosting relations with Eastern European countries. The move…
Continue Reading Ukrainian nuclear plant facing ‘grave hour,’ UN watchdog says
By Richard Roth and Jonny Hallam, CNN The “alarming” situation at a Russian-occupied nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukraine had…
Continue Reading Ukrainian nuclear plant facing ‘grave hour,’ UN watchdog says
By Richard Roth and Jonny Hallam, CNN The “alarming” situation at a Russian-occupied nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukraine had…
Continue Reading In Biden’s big bill: Climate, health care, deficit reduction
By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — The biggest investment ever in the U.S. to fight climate change. A hard-fought cap…
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In Biden’s big bill: Climate, health care, deficit reduction
By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — The biggest investment ever in the U.S. to fight climate change. A hard-fought cap…
Continue Reading Equal pay deal for US women’s soccer approved by judge
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The proposed $24 million settlement between U.S. women soccer players and the sport’s American governing body was given…
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Equal pay deal for US women’s soccer approved by judge
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The proposed $24 million settlement between U.S. women soccer players and the sport’s American governing body was given…
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An armed man tried to enter the FBI’s Cincinnati office and was fatally shot after a standoff with police. Here’s what we know
By Elizabeth Wolfe, Josh Campbell, Brynn Gingras and Paul P. Murphy, CNN An armed man suspected of trying to breach the FBI’s Cincinnati field…
Continue Reading Congress OKs Dems’ climate, health bill, a Biden triumph
By ALAN FRAM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A divided Congress gave final approval Friday to Democrats’ flagship climate and health care…
Continue Reading Fetterman ‘grateful’ as he returns to Pa. Senate race
By STEVE PEOPLES and GENE J. PUSKAR Associated Press ERIE, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania Senate candidate John Fetterman acknowledged he was lucky to be…
Continue Reading Connecticut secures No. 3 seed in WNBA playoffs
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Alyssa Thomas had 18 points, nine rebounds and five assists, Jonquel Jones had 17 points and eight rebounds and the Connecticut…
Continue Reading At 75, India’s democracy is under pressure like never before
By SHEIKH SAALIQ Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — The Aug. 5 demonstrations by India’s main opposition Congress party against soaring food…
Continue Reading Ohio gunman appeared to threaten FBI after Trump home search
By MIKE BALSAMO and SAMANTHA HENDRICKSON Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A law enforcement official says a gunman who died in a shootout…
Continue Reading Aces move atop WNBA standings with one game remaining
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Kelsey Plum had 25 points and four 3-pointers, Jackie Young scored 16 of her 22 points in the third quarter and the Las Vegas Aces…
Continue Reading Kansas abortion vote shows limits of GOP’s strength
By AARON M. KESSLER, JOHN HANNA, NUHA DOLBY and HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH Associated Press TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — An increase in turnout among Democrats…
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Anne Heche’s son mourns mother: ‘We have lost a bright light’
By Sandra Gonzalez and Chloe Melas, CNN Anne Heche’s son paid tribute to his mother Friday, saying the family had lost “a kind and most…
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Investigators conclude 5-year-old Harmony Montgomery was murdered in December 2019. Her remains have not been located
By Chuck Johnston, CNN New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella says that investigators have concluded from biological evidence that Harmony…
Continue Reading California governor proposes extending nuclear plant’s life
By MICHAEL R. BLOOD Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday proposed extending the life of the state’s last…
Continue Reading California governor proposes extending nuclear plant’s life
By MICHAEL R. BLOOD Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday proposed extending the life of the state’s last…
Continue Reading California governor proposes extending nuclear plant’s life
By MICHAEL R. BLOOD Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday proposed extending the life of the state’s last…
Continue Reading Voter groups object to proposed Nevada hand-counting rules
By GABE STERN Associated Press/Report For America RENO, Nev. (AP) — As officials in some parts of rural Nevada vow to bypass voting machines in…
Continue Reading Voter groups object to proposed Nevada hand-counting rules
By GABE STERN Associated Press/Report For America RENO, Nev. (AP) — As officials in some parts of rural Nevada vow to bypass voting machines in…
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More than 1 in 4 kids hospitalized for Covid or MIS-C have symptoms for months, study finds
By Jen Christensen, CNN Nearly 30% of children who were hospitalized for Covid-19 or MIS-C, a rare but serious Covid-related condition, had symptoms…
Continue Reading South Korea to pardon Samsung’s Lee, other corporate giants
By KIM TONG-HYUNG Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Samsung’s de-facto leader secured a pardon Friday of his conviction for bribing…
Continue Reading South Korea to pardon Samsung’s Lee, other corporate giants
By KIM TONG-HYUNG Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Samsung’s de-facto leader secured a pardon Friday of his conviction for bribing…
Continue ReadingSuspect in killings of 2 Muslim men in Albuquerque is described as volatile by community members and police reports
By Ashley Killough and Ed Lavandera, CNN Muhammad Syed, the suspect arrested this week in connection with killings of two Muslim men in Albuquerque,…
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Giants mourn passing of Burlingame school principal Cristin Coleman, wife of Tim Lincecum
SAN FRANCISCO — The San Francisco Giants announced Thursday the loss of Cristin Coleman, wife of former Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum, who passed…
Continue Reading Mexican army seizes 1.5 tons of meth from truck
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Acting on a tip, Mexican soldiers seized almost 1.5 tons of meth and 328 pounds (149 kilograms) of apparent powdered fentanyl at…
Continue Reading Mexican army seizes 1.5 tons of meth from truck
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Acting on a tip, Mexican soldiers seized almost 1.5 tons of meth and 328 pounds (149 kilograms) of apparent powdered fentanyl at…
Continue Reading Mexican army seizes 1.5 tons of meth from truck
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Acting on a tip, Mexican soldiers seized almost 1.5 tons of meth and 328 pounds (149 kilograms) of apparent powdered fentanyl at…
Continue Reading Smyly stars as Cubs beat Reds in 2nd ‘Field of Dreams’ game
By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer DYERSVILLE, Iowa (AP) — Standing among rows of Iowa cornstalks, Nico Hoerner had Johnny Bench on his left and Billy…
Continue Reading Smyly stars as Cubs beat Reds in 2nd ‘Field of Dreams’ game
By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer DYERSVILLE, Iowa (AP) — Standing among rows of Iowa cornstalks, Nico Hoerner had Johnny Bench on his left and Billy…
Continue Reading Cops: Oregon crime ring moved $22M in catalytic converters
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Police in suburban Portland, Oregon, said Thursday they arrested a crime ring leader responsible for trafficking more than…
Continue Reading Cops: Oregon crime ring moved $22M in catalytic converters
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Police in suburban Portland, Oregon, said Thursday they arrested a crime ring leader responsible for trafficking more than…
Continue Reading Cops: Oregon crime ring moved $22M in catalytic converters
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Police in suburban Portland, Oregon, said Thursday they arrested a crime ring leader responsible for trafficking more than…
Continue Reading Cops: Oregon crime ring moved $22M in catalytic converters
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Police in suburban Portland, Oregon, said Thursday they arrested a crime ring leader responsible for trafficking more than…
Continue ReadingNew Hampshire school bus driver accused of stalking 8-year-old boy and his family
By Benjamin Schiller, CNN A New Hampshire school bus driver was arrested and federally charged with interstate stalking, after he allegedly stalked…
Continue Reading Hosmer’s double in sixth sends Red Sox past Orioles, 4-3
By DOUG ALDEN Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Eric Hosmer hit a go-ahead RBI double in the sixth inning just after Baltimore rallied to tie it, and…
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El Gobierno de Colombia y el ELN buscan iniciar un acercamiento en La Habana
Alejandra Ramos (CNN Español) — El canciller de Colombia, Álvaro Leyva Durán, llegó este jueves a La Habana, Cuba, en donde ofreció…
Continue Reading‘An excellent teammate’: 90-year-old man having fun, making plays on the diamond
By Emerson Lehmann Click here for updates on this story WEST ALLIS, Wisconsin (WDJT) — They say you can’t teach…
Continue ReadingTheir toddler needed help. The ambulance bill was $2,438.
By Harry Samler Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WGCL) — A Roswell couple was stunned when they received a…
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Russell’s No. 6 jersey retired across NBA, a 1st for league
Bill Russell’s No. 6 jersey is being retired across the NBA. The league and the National Basketball Players Association made the announcement…
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Newsom: California must boost water recycling, desalination
By KATHLEEN RONAYNE Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California should invest tens of billions of dollars in water recycling, storage and…
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Police: 17-year-old student arrested for making violent threats towards Gonzales school
GONZALES, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Gonzales Unified School District was informed Thursday of a “non-specific threat” being made “to no particular…
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Watsonville Police determine suspicious device to be cooking item, streets open
WATSONVILLE, CALIF. (KION-TV)- UPDATE August 11, 2022, at 10:21 a.m.- Watsonville Police Officers on the scene say that the suspicious device…
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Illegal cannabis farm found hidden on Salinas berry farm
MONTEREY, CALIF, (KION-TV): The Monterey County Cannabis Enforcement Unit discovered a massive illegal cannabis operation hidden on a berry farm in…
Continue ReadingJudge revokes bond for man accused of shooting disgraced lawyer Alex Murdaugh in an attempted insurance fraud scheme
By Amir Vera and Maria Cartaya, CNN A South Carolina judge revoked bond Thursday for Curtis Edward Smith, the man accused of shooting disgraced…
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